spanned

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The smuggling and ensuing investigation trapped Boise in a global web that spanned China, Florida, Panama and Montenegro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The transactions External link spanned four days through April 20 External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The part of the property that spanned the gate did not appear in the post-fire plan because it had no foundation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The case spanned three district attorney’s office administrations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Suddenly, a gap opened up in front of Tally, spanned by a crumbling bridge.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld